Electric Vacuum Pump Intermittent Failure

Bulletin number

120713

Component

Engine

Summary

Electric Vacuum Pump Intermittent Failure. The check engine light (CEL) is illuminated and the MSA malfunction check control message is present. No electric driving is possible. This situation may be intermittent or permanent. The following fault codes are stored in the Electric Machine Electronics (EME): 2202ED - Brake-servo assistance: Mechanical ventilation flap control blocked, time threshold 2 exceeded 2202EC - Brake-servo assistance: Mechanical ventilation flap control blocked, time threshold 1 exceeded CAUSE Internal mechanical failure of the electric vacuum pump. If intermittent, this leads to reduced vacuum and thus the associated fault codes. If not repaired, the amount of damage to the pump will increase to the point of a permanent failure.

Owners of these vehicles have filed 4 complaints in the engine category.